Durham Central Exhibition Upholds A Tradition At Orono Fair
The Durham Central Exhibition preserved its longtime spirit at the Orono fair last week with an expanded venue. Rain on Wednesday slowed activities but drew crowds indoors to exhibits by Ajax Defense Industries and local groups, including the Orono Reforestation Station and the Women's Institute. Livestock showcased beef and dairy cattle, horses and poultry while a new amateur talent department featured public speaking, dancing, and music. prize lists run to many classes across cattle breeds and horse shows with many winners noted for next issue.
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Orono
Times
Fepmes
Ajax
Defense Industries United
Orone
G. M. Linton
W. C. Mitchell
Neilson
Women’s Institute
Beck
McLaughlin Carriage &Co
Farmer’s Swine Club
McGinnis
Frances Naden Weds LAC Blewett in Quiet Home Ceremony
Frances Edith Naden became the bride of LAC Elvin Laverne Blewett at Rev J S Wilsons home on Yonge Street September 16. The couple, daughter and son of Oshawa and Orono families, celebrated with a reception at Verdun Road before departing for a Western Ontario wedding tour.
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Frances Edith Naden
L.A.C
A. Blewett
Orono
Clifford Cowan
Giladioli
L.A
Verdun Rdj
Bruton Hamm Wedding in Trinity Chapel 1944
Ruth Helene Hamm daughter of H. W. Hamm wed Gordon Bruton son of Mrs. L. Bruton at Trinity Chapel on a September day in Bowmanville. Rev Cosgrave officiated with Dr. Holt at the organ. The bride wore white sheer with heart halo veil and carried American Beauty roses. The reception followed at the Hearthstone and the couple will reside in Toronto after a Muskoka trip.
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Trinity Chapel
Ruth Helene
H. W. Hamm
Yramm
Bowmanville
Tie Gordon
Marion Hamm
Stanley Bruton
Kenneth Hamm
Hearthstone
Ivy Hamm
Muskoka
Toronto
Lost purse ad offers rewards for owner with proof of property
A purse containing a sum of money is offered. The owner may claim it by proving ownership. A silver identification disc engraved with the name Doris Alldread is included.
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Doris Alldread
Rally Day Services At Park Street United Church
The Sunday School at Park Street United Church held Rally Day services themed A Christian is Different led by Superintendent Mrs A A Drummond and Assistant Superintendent Mr M H Staples. The program featured piano by Miss Audrey Billinp readings by Dick Morton and a dedication by Mr Mellor with lessons on Christian helping each other. The event concluded with Mizpah Benediction and a note urging attendance at Saturday’s town hall picture show.
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Audrey Billinp
M.H. Staples
Dick Morton
Young People’s ‘Union
W. EK. Armstrong
Local Boy in France Receives Warm Welcome
Mrs. L Bruton of Orono received Norman Bruton’s letter describing a town visit in France. He recalled a crowd of locals rushing to hug and kiss him, with children and even unshaved men greeting him, and bouquets piling on his bike before a photo was taken.
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France
Orono Masons Parade for Divine Service at St Saviour's
Orono Lodge AF. and A.M. No 325 joined other district lodges for a Sunday parade to St Saviour's Church. Rector Rev D R Dewdney welcomed the brethren and friends for Evening Prayer and hymns. Dewdney preached on Christ knocking at the door. Mrs J H Morris led the music with organist duties. Bro Charles Shaw marshalled the procession.
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Orono Lodge
A.M
St. Saviour’s Church
D.R. Dewdney
Dewdney
Christ
J. H. Morris
St.Saviour’s
Charles Shaw
Bowmanville
Sneak Thieves Busy On Orono Far Day
On Fair Day in Orono thieves entered homes while occupants were away. George Butters reported $10, a gold watch and fountain pens stolen. Newton Cobbledick’s home was entered but nothing taken. A boy claimed to have found a watch at Mrs. H W Murray’s residence and an incident at the Telephone office. Fred Bowen also lost a watch.
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Orono
George Butters
Newton
H. W. Murray
Fair Grounds
Four Ton Salvage Drive Delights Orono District
The Orono district salvage drive completed after starting Saturday September 23 collected 4 tons 4 hundred pounds. Since 1941 the program has shipped 70 tons 900 pounds worth 663.98 dollars with proceeds aiding patriotism Girl Guides and Boy Scouts. The campaign cost 98.84 dollars for trucks baling and printing.
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Orono
Leskard
Pontypool
Kendal
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Durham Central
the Times
Clydesdale
T. R. Hall
J. R. Hall
Peek
Milton Cornish
T R. Hall
ET. R. Hall
T.r.hall
Arthur McKay
Garnet Cochrane
Hancock &Sons
T. ‘R. Hall
Minime Bros
Minifie Bros
Andrew Elder
Arthur ‘McKay
Milton
Cornish
W. J. Malley
Robt
G. Moffat
Allan
B. Mann
G. B
W. Boyd & Sons
John Wilson & Sons
J. W. Boyd & Sons
G. B. Bickle & Sons
Garnet ‘Cochrane
Ivan Cochrane
Ralph Sadler
W. J. Watson
John Wilson & iSons
Allan B. Mann
Murray Patterson
Cowan
Wm. Watson
W. S. Moffat & Sons
Minifie
R. Hall
T. R. Halli
Russell Osborne
W. F. Rickard
W. F. Rickard & Son
Aberdeen
Angus
Malcolm Bailey
Herefords
Whitson
Miss Whitson
E. A. Rosevear
E.A. Rosevear
H. A. Rosevear
Heifer
I. A. Rosevear
Leicesters
Ram
Garfield Trevail
Ram Lamb
Ewe
Shearling
Ewe Lamb
Cotswold
T.c.glaspell
T.C. Glaspell
A. Ayre & Sons
Oxford Downs
Shropshire Downs
Aged
Skinner
Foster
Snowden
H. Skinner
Foster Snowden
E. Hancock & Sons
Garnet Rickard
W. R. Ball
BE. Hancock & Sons
W. S. Moffat
Plymouth Rock
Fred Blackburn
Allan B.mann
R. M. Brown
Wilma Farrow
White — Cock
Normandy
Frances Naden
Bride
Blewell
Bruton
Hamm
Park Street
S. S of Park St. United Church
A. A. Drummond
Town Hall
Orono Masons
Fred Bowen
United Counties
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